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Interactive Content Marketing: Quizzes, Assessments & Tools That Convert (2026 Playbook)
February 5, 2026Attention is no longer won by volume alone. Brands that consistently convert are doing something different. They’re creating experiences, not just stacking content on websites, social media, forums, and other online spaces in hopes of being noticed.
Interactive content like quizzes, assessments, calculators, and guided tools, has emerged as one of the most effective ways to to stand out in a world of overload. A world that craves engagement and experience from their favorite brands today.
Website Development Mistakes (Part 3): The Illusion of “Easy” – Technical Debt and the Latency Tax
January 27, 2026(Part 3 of 4) Original article, Web Development Mistakes that Cost Businesses Customers (and How to Avoid Them), appeared on January 6, 2026.
The rise of DIY “drag-and-drop” builders has created their own demand in the digital marketplace. While these platforms offer a low initial cost of entry when building a new website, they carry a heavy burden of Technical Debt. These builders achieve their “ease of use” by loading massive, generic JavaScript and CSS libraries which often exceeding 2MB of overhead, resulting in “Code Bloat” that significantly increases Time to First Byte (TTFB) and browser execution time.
What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Why It Matters in 2026
January 20, 2026The way people search online and how businesses show up isn’t just evolving, it’s being redefined by Generative Engine Optimization.
For years, search engine optimization (SEO) success meant earning a top spot in Google’s results and competing for clicks. Fast forward to 2026, and that model no longer tells the full tale.
Web Development Mistakes (Part 2): Content Killers – The PDF Trap and the Stagnant Site
January 14, 2026(Part 2 of 4) Original article, Web Development Mistakes that Cost Businesses Customers (and How to Avoid Them), appeared on January 6, 2026.
In modern SEO, content is the literal infrastructure that search engines use to map your authority. While it is a common misconception that PDFs are “invisible” to search engines—Google has been indexing them since 2001—relying on them for core business information creates a significant layer of “Architectural Friction.”
Web Development Mistakes that Cost Businesses Customers (and How to Avoid Them)
January 6, 2026Part 1: Why Web Design & Development Fails without Strategic Direction
(NOTE: This part one of a four-part series on web development mistakes and how to fix them)
One of the most immediate temptations for a business owner is to jump straight into the visuals. It’s exciting to pick colors and select imagery, but prioritizing aesthetics over strategy is a fundamental error. Have meetings. Throw a meetup. Make a color-matching game from it. Whatever works for you.
But without a data-driven strategy, a website becomes a “sunk cost.” It becomes a static expense that fails to generate a return on investment (ROI).
Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up On Google & Google Maps: That Any Business Owner Can Follow
December 23, 2025While almost everyone uses a search engine like Google on a daily basis, there are still a surprising number of local businesses that are not listed on Google or are listed but not easily discoverable by their ideal customers or clients.
Yes, AI search is a thing…but that’s for another article. If you want to delve into showing up in AI, check out this article on digital marketing trends for 2026 by our CMO, Anthony Gaenzle.
For showing up in the Google eco-system, stay with us right here.
If you’re like many business owners today, you’re probably wondering, “How can I make my business show up on Google?” You’re in luck. We’ve updated our popular guide with the latest in all things Google to help you show up when it counts the most. Read on for our top recommendations.
The New Age of Social Media Marketing: Benefits, Platforms, and Strategic Considerations
December 15, 2025Social media marketing continues to be a critical pillar of digital marketing strategy as businesses journey bravely into the future. As platforms evolve and algorithms prioritize relevance, engagement, and usefulness, businesses must focus less on volume and more on value-driven communication. Social media now plays a direct role in brand discovery, customer education, and purchase decision-making.
When aligned with SEO, content marketing, and paid media, social platforms help guide users through the full funnel, from awareness to conversion. Since you dropped by and I have your attention, I’d like to chat today about the key benefits of social media marketing, how major platforms function today, and what businesses should understand to use them effectively.
LinkedIn Advertising for B2B Growth: What to Focus On in 2026
December 9, 2025LinkedIn advertising has become the go-to channel for B2B companies serious about growth, but the platform’s evolved significantly beyond basic sponsored content, and users are quickly catching on. If you’re already active on LinkedIn and ready to scale with paid ads, here’s what actually moves the needle in 2026.
The Future of Digital Marketing: 5 Trends to Watch in 2026
December 2, 2025We’re entering the most transformative digital marketing era yet. If your head isn’t already spinning, just wait. So many changes, and even a shift back to a core old school philosophy. The next era will be defined not just by AI, but by human connection.
After years of rapid innovation like AI breakthroughs, shifts in consumer behavior, a cookie-less internet, and new discovery platforms, 2026 represents a true turning point. It’s the first year where AI-powered marketing stops being “new,” and starts becoming the default.
Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads: Which One Drives Better Results for Your Business?
November 28, 2025Choosing between Google Ads and social media ads can feel like a simple either-or decision, but it rarely is. Businesses often ask us which platform will deliver the fastest growth or the highest ROI. If you must pick just one platform for direct leads or sales, Google Ads is usually the better bet. yet the real answer is more nuanced.
Each channel influences the customer journey in a different way, and understanding those differences is what separates average campaigns from high-performing ones.